Meet Our Team

Based at Trillium Health Partners’ Institute for Better Health, Liz is a sociologist and qualitative researcher experienced with arts-based methods and participatory co-design. Through the projects Liz supports, community members as co-researchers share their knowledge through inclusive and innovative methods such as digital storytelling, photovoice and digital documentary.  Working alongside community members and  partners, these co-created initiatives highlight the importance of lived expertise and local voices in shaping policy, supporting advocacy and communicating system change priorities.

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Kristina is an interdisciplinary researcher with a background in qualitative research and knowledge synthesis methods. She has a longstanding interest in occupational health and rights and is also passionate about understanding and improving the health system experiences of diverse populations in Ontario. A firm believer in the importance and power of storytelling as an agent of social change, Kristina has been excited to explore the world of storytelling through visual means in her role as Research Lead for the AIM team at IBH.

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Currently a Research Associate, Shreya has worked at the intersection of public health and participatory community research for many years. Bringing her expertise engaging with community partners, research with vulnerable and marginalized populations, and mental health and wellness, Shreya engages arts-informed methods to build community-first solutions and raise diverse voices in public health promotion and prevention. Shreya has been a member of the Arts Informed Methods Team since its inception.

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Gurleen is a researcher currently pursuing her Master’s in Social Work. With experience working alongside young adults and diverse communities, she engages in qualitative arts-informed methods to advance mental health advocacy and drive system change. She also brings expertise in graphic design, including the design of this website, to visually communicate impactful ideas. Gurleen is committed to centering lived experiences in shaping policies and fostering collaborations that lead to needs-based improvements in mental health outcomes.

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